Bare Essentials

WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

As I've said in other posts, I'm new here and have been out of the game for a while. I'm just curious to see what everyone now considers the bare essentials their in their "Ghost Hunting Kit." I know that everyone takes a still camera, video camera, and tape recorder, but what else do researchers nowadays like to have with them while investigating a site? For me I like to have a first aid kit, towel, knife, a good length of rope, a laser pointer, flash light, extra batteries and film, taser, two-way radio, some MREs (mmm, beef stew), and if its a long session, my good ole pup tent. I've also got into the habit of taking an evidence kit with me, just in case. So, what's in your bag?

gspceo253 · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:28 am Post subject:

Welcome to the group. I have a question..why would you take a taser and MRE's? Just wondering. Thanks and have fun here.
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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

The MREs are simple, when I go to a sight, it's not just a one-hour jog through a cemetery, i stay there for five, maybe six hours, and like all people, I get hungry. The taser was actually part of an experiment I wanted to try, but never had an oppurtunity to after i thought of. I wanted to find an apparition that was close to a magnetic anomaly, and see if I could alter the magnetic resonance to see if it had any effect on the apparition. The taser was handy and I figured I could make a quick, easy, and relatively powerful electromagnet with it. But like I said, I haven't yet has an oppurtunity to try. I keep taking it with me though, because it comes in handy when a crackhead jumps out at you.

gspceo253 · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:

On a light note, thanks for the explaination. I didn't know if you were trying to feed the ghosts or shock them. LOL Yes, it's good to have something to eat if you're hunting a long time. The taser, I would like to see someone experiment with the EMF too. Just to see what happens, ya know? Thanks for the explaination though. Dance

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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

No problem, I tend to get a little vague at my age, so questions about what im saying or what I mean are kinda expected.

Babs · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:26 am Post subject:

Weirdchill- your bag is stocked! You carry far more than I do. Im wondering what you are using the rope for?

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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

For tying up my prisoners, of course. HAHA. No, I learned a while back that it is always handy to have some rope nearby. For climbing up and down steep slopes, or maybe dropping a camera down a well or two, whatever comes up.

Babs · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:41 am Post subject:

Ahhhh- okay. Makes sence! Sounds as if you were into this for a good while. Looking forward to hearing some stories from you. Also, dont know if younoticed or not, but next weekend is our convention-GhoStock in Savannah. If you are interested I believe there are a few openings left. Awesome way to reacquaint yourself while meeting fellow Hounds!

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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

Sounds like fun, I'll check it out.

Beeblebrox · Mist Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 329 Location: Denver, CO

Jeez Pops, you still lug all that crap around? No wonder why you've got bad knees. All ya need is a couple of cameras, some DVRs, a thermometer, knife and rope. And maybe a computer to process everything with.

Loki · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:09 am Post subject:

Beeblebrox · Mist Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 329 Location: Denver, CO

HAHA LOL, man I almost left without my towel. Thanks for the reminder, Loki.

Haunted_Hottie · Mist Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 215 Location: TX

well, on a long hunt..you never know when you might need a towel for those lonely nights in the "ole pup tent!" ROFL Sick

Geez, all that and no BUG SPRAY!? That is the most important thing on my list! I am SOOO Anti- West Nile...and my God the ITCHING!!! Well, unless you are going out in the winter, I guess... Thinking

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casper_the_cutie · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:

[quote="Haunted_Hottie"]well, on a long hunt..you never know when you might need a towel for those lonely nights in the "ole pup tent!" ROFL Sick

Sister..my gosh...have you NO SHAME...LOL Embarassed

Well back to the question...I myself only take a camera, batteries, and a video camera. I have decided not to bring the flashlight anymore until I get one with a red light. So let's hope I dont bump into anyone's "pup tent" LOL Razz

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Haunted_Hottie · Mist Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 215 Location: TX

If the pup tents a rockin, dont bother knockin! (and dont bother shining your flashlight or your laser pointer in there either!!!! Dance

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Haunted_Hottie · Mist Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 215 Location: TX

Laser pointer..........$20
Length of Rope......$10
MRE's.....................$5
two way radio..........$75

a nice, quiet night alone in my pup tent with my towel, taser and evidence kit..PRICELESS.
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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

Yeah, you youngins can laugh it up now. But just you wait till we're out one night and it starts rainin'. You'll be all be packin' up and goin' home, while I'll still be in my tent recording away.

Haunted_Hottie · Mist Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 215 Location: TX

You're right, WC..Im just having a little fun...I would love to have the experience that you have.. Applause

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WeirdChill · Orb Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 83

Relax, girly. That was my stiff attempt at humor. Didn't mean to sound like I was coming down on you.

Haunted_Hottie · Mist Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 215 Location: TX

Well,...you never know around here...Some folks take their hunting SOOOOOO serious, there is no time to crack a smile!! Worried

Well, in that case, you have fun in your pup tent and keep the video rolling!!!! Dance

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hoot_n_howl · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2005 2:06 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you have pretty much everything one could need. I always make sure to bring some good ole H2O; One does get thirsty with all that hiking. Im curious just what all you keep in your evidence collecting kit, besides maybe a container to scoop ectoplasmic matter into??
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Beeblebrox · Mist Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 329 Location: Denver, CO

I know what's in his evidence kits, cause I get them for him. It's just a standard kit that includes forceps, vials, gloves, needle probes, and things of that nature.

hoot_n_howl · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 1:39 am Post subject:

Thanks beeblebrox!! Sounds like your standard evidence collection kit; I was just curious if it might have something more unusual since WeirdChill seems to have thought of just about everything one could need!! I would love to have a hunting partner who was that prepared!! The only thing I can think of that he might add is some disinfectant alcohol gel to use before he chows down. Laughing

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Beeblebrox · Mist Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 329 Location: Denver, CO

LOL, yeah but with those MREs....well, not even bacteria would want to get near those.

Haunted_Hottie · Mist Joined: Jun 09, 2005 Posts: 215 Location: TX

arent some states now using MRE's for an alternative fuel source?! Razz

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